Dr. Jayakanth Philip

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Biography

Jayakanth Philip is the Cayley MacDonald Endowed Early Career Chair Professor in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and also works in the Core Center of Excellence in Nano Imaging within the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Southern California. He specializes in materials science, focusing on the physics and applications of emerging complex materials, particularly oxides and chalcogenides. His research encompasses synthetic capabilities, including bulk ceramic processing and thin film growth techniques, as well as situ structural chemical characterization methods. His group emphasizes transport measurements, particularly electron transport across varying temperature ranges. The application of his work generally focuses on emerging electronic, photonic, and quantum device technologies, as well as energy conversion systems, including thermoelectric and photovoltaic energy production.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Lead Scientist

2011-01-01 — Present

Core Center of Excellence in Nano Imaging • Los Angeles, CA

Co-leading scientific research and capabilities in nano imaging at the Core Center of Excellence.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.